Read more: Schools reopening – Where to buy kids’ face masks they’ll actually want to wear But what makes the best World Book Day costume? Every year parenting forums are riddled with mums ...

and costumes. Yes: each year, children show their love of reading by going to school dressed up as their favourite fictional character. World Book Day is important because it’s also the day that ...

As World Book Day approaches, the financial cost of costumes to celebrate the event can be a concern to some parents. But some schools are letting children wear pyjamas to represent bedtime ...